Service
New Immigrant & Asylum Seeker Health Services - by Newcomers Health Program
Get health insurance, medical care, and other resources.
Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP) branchWhat to know
Who qualifies:
Immigrants who have arrived in the U.S. within the past 5 years and have a pending asylum case or plan to apply for asylum.
We support newly arrived immigrants and asylum seekers with:
- Identifying what health care and social support you may need
- Medi-Cal application support - many asylum-seekers qualify for Medi-Cal!
- Connections to healthcare, mental health, and other resources
What to know
Who qualifies:
Immigrants who have arrived in the U.S. within the past 5 years and have a pending asylum case or plan to apply for asylum.
We support newly arrived immigrants and asylum seekers with:
- Identifying what health care and social support you may need
- Medi-Cal application support - many asylum-seekers qualify for Medi-Cal!
- Connections to healthcare, mental health, and other resources
What to do
Complete the online referral form and we will contact you
Learn more about us! View/Download our program flyer.
Resources
For Community Members
Find information and help
In San Francisco:
- See SF's Immigrant Services and Resources for support and connection to resources, opportunities, and events.
- Find immigration legal help in SF by answering a few questions to help you understand your options and find the right community legal services.
- Learn more about the changes to public benefits by visiting SF Human Service Agency's webpage.
Outside of San Francisco:
- Visit ReadytoStay.org to find latest information on immigration laws and find trusted legal help near you.
- Visit California's Department of Health Care Services (DCHS) to learn about changes to Medi-Cal.
For Legal Service Providers
If you are seeking a forensic medical exam to support your client's immigration application, contact our partners at UCSF Health and Human Rights Initiative (HHRI).
Contact us
Phone
Office 628-206-7653 |
Text/SMS: 628-224-1820